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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.77, 331.15 and 74.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.77, 331.15 and 74.51 is: 111.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.77 : 331.15 = 74.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.77/331.15 = 74.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.77x = 331.15 × 74.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.77x = 24,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,673.99/220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.76

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